Social Worker, MSW - Outpatient Mental Health (Stepped Care Model)

Humber River Health

  • Toronto, ON
  • 44,67-57,90 $ par heure
  • Permanent
  • Temps-partiel
  • Il y a 1 mois
Position Profile:Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!Right now we are looking for a Social Worker to work within our Adult Outpatient, Mental Health and Addictions Program. Working within a Stepped Care Model, this position provides a combination of individual and group based care. This program focuses on acute stabilization of symptoms, short term episodic care and discharge to the community.Are you a compassionate Social Worker who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Duration (if contract): NA
Hours of Work: Regular Day Shifts – some evenings may be required, subject to change based on needs of the program
Location: Wilson Site – Cross Site Coverage may be required – Must be willing to work in all areas of Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mental Health
Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90Position Responsibilities:
  • Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the Outpatient program to complete screening and a detailed mental health assessment (including risk assessment) for all referred patients.
  • Completes a psycho-social assessment and provides counselling with individuals, families and groups using a holistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g. educational, supportive, CBT/ DBT skills, solution-focused) to promote an optimum level of functioning.
  • Delivers group education sessions to patients with various mental health diagnosis (e.g. PTSD, Depression, Anxiety)
  • Develops and coordinates the discharge plan in conjunction with the treatment team including connection/referral to appropriate internal and/or community resources.
  • Completes patient documentation, workload measurements and data requirements in accordance with Hospital, Ministry of Health and departmental standards.
  • Technology literacy and usage skills preferred. Such as: video conferencing using MS Teams, OTN etc, and ability to use mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets to connect patients to care.
  • Acts as resource of discipline-specific expertise to other members of the treatment team.
  • Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, patients, colleagues and the work environment.
  • Participates in reflective practice as per identified College standards
  • Other related duties as required
Qualifications:
  • MSW obtained from an accredited School of Social Work.
  • Current membership with OASW and OCSWSSW.
  • Certification in the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour is an asset.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in mental health and/or addiction facility or setting required
  • Demonstrated skills in working with a broad range of patient groups and their families.
  • Demonstrated skills in individual and group counselling.
  • Certified in CBT (certification in the main theoretical principles and fundamental skills for CBT for mood and anxiety disorders)
  • Experience in the delivery of CBT-I and CBT-P is an asset
  • Understanding of and experience in the application of motivational Interviewing skills is required. Formal training in this area is a definite asset.
  • Experience in applying DBT skills required.
  • Understanding of and experience in the assessment and treatment for problem substance use, addiction and concurrent disorders is an asset.
  • Understanding of and experience in Trauma Informed Care is required.
  • Additional training or certification in trauma-related therapy is an asset (e.g EMDR).
  • Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast paced/changing environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
  • Excellent knowledge of community resources.
  • Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Good word processing skills including electronic medical record, MS Office required
  • Experience , familiarity and comfort, with technology-assisted healthcare delivery, specifically video conferencing using various platforms and devices preferred
  • Excellent attendance and a discipline free record is required
Why choose Humber River Health?At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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